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Disorganized and corrupt - Anonymous employee Portland General Electric Employee Review

1.0
1 Mar 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

There’s no bond like a trauma bond

Cons

Disorganized management and unclear communication. I had 5 supervisors in the matter of months due to people constantly going on leave which meant they had no idea how to work with the team. Because they never had enough time to build a relationship with the team when you reach out to them they have no idea how to assist or are too busy for you. There is no consistency imagine asking for feedback and be told you are doing great only to be degraded by a different supervisor a few weeks later for the same work. Inconsistent enforcement of policy. One person can do something daily with no consequences while someone else does the same thing once and will lose their job Success is directly related to who you know people can have low performance but be promoted immediately based on who they know while people who are exceeding expectations get stuck in the same place for years. Promises of room for movement but movement is rare unless you know the right people and is not merit based

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Portland General Electric Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear about your concerns regarding leadership transitions, communication, and consistency in policy enforcement. We understand that stability and clear communication are essential for a positive work environment, and we take this feedback seriously. Frequent leadership changes can be challenging, and we acknowledge that our industry comes with a high level of change. Our company also has a high rate of internal promotion and career opportunity, but we recognize that transitions can sometimes create gaps in communication and consistency. We take feedback about fairness and policy enforcement seriously and will continue to evaluate our practices to ensure they align with our values. Our goal is to create an environment where employees feel supported and recognized for their contributions. We would welcome the opportunity to learn more about your concerns and any specific suggestions you might have. Please reach out to our HR department directly at 503-464-7250 if you would like to have a more in-depth conversation. You can also report your observations confidentially online to Ethics Point https://secure.ethicspoint.com/domain/media/en/gui/7710/index.html at any time or by calling their hotline at 866-384-4277. This website and hotline are managed by a third-party vendor. SM

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